‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes so many fans happy, and there were similar cases before – it’s good that he’s been allowed to play from the beginning of the World Cup’ Former Manchester United team-mate backs FIFA decision not to increase legend’s suspension

A former Manchester United teammate has backed FIFA's decision regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's red card suspension, stating it's positive that the forward will be allowed to feature from the start of the next World Cup. This ruling means Ronaldo will be eligible to play in Portugal's opening match of the tournament.